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Cimafunk is a Grammy-nominated, Afro-Cuban Rockstar. His name refers to his heritage as a “cimarrón,” Cubans of African descent who resisted and escaped slavery, as well as to the essence of his music that aims to subvert classical Cuban rhythms with innovative mixes of funk, afrobeat, and hip hop. Cimafunk has received overwhelming praise touring the US and Europe, making a name for himself as one of today’s great showmen, performing an electric live show with La Tribu, his 9-person band from Havana. His live show is a celebration of groove and an unforgettable sonic and bodily experience. Cimafunk is redefining contemporary Cuban music as well as Afro-Latin identity and the fusion of black cultures. His latest album, El Alimento, was nominated at the 2023 Grammy Awards for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album.
Cimafunk es una estrella de la música afrocubana, nominado a los premios Grammy 2023 por su último álbum El Alimento en la categoría de Mejor Álbum de Rock Latino o Alternativo. Su nombre hace referencia a su herencia como cimarrón, cubanos de ascendencia africana que resistieron y escaparon de la esclavitud, así como a la esencia de su música, que pretende subvertir los ritmos clásicos cubanos con innovadoras mezclas de funk, afrobeat, y hip hop.
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